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University of Gothenburg · Sweden

Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures

A three-year design degree in Dals Långed.

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Where
Dals LångedSweden
Degree
BFA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2028 at the earliest
Apply by
After your DiplomaRuns only in the January round, which needs the Diploma in hand
Admission
SelectivePortfolio
EU/EEA fee
Free
More facts
Degree
BFA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2028 at the earliest

Deadlines

After your DiplomaRuns only in the January round, which needs the Diploma in hand
All dates for this programme (2 more)
  1. 16 October 2026

    January round opens (only if you already hold your IB Diploma)
    DetailsSource
  2. 15 January 2027

    Applications close (only if you already hold your IB Diploma)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

Every date in Sweden

What it is

Craft between fine art and design at rural Campus Steneby in Dalsland: work across wood, metal, textiles, clay and a 3D lab, exploring materials, place and landscape.

What you need

  • Work samples and an interview decide; only in the January round (16 Oct–15 Jan), which needs the Diploma in hand.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Gothenburg

No IB page of its own; the national rules apply. A full IB Diploma gives general entry, and IB English meets English 6. Subjects count at grade 4 (3 at HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics).

Where it says so

Check it on gu.se

How places are decided

    • Portfolio
    • Interview
    IB grades don't rank you: your work samples are assessed, then shortlisted applicants are interviewed. Portfolio guidelines are on the programme page.
Sources (2)
  1. BFA Programme in Craft with Specialisation in Crafting Futures at GU — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at GU

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